What is the meaning of the word "silent"?
Definitions:
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failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
adjective
- the witness remained silent
- the witness remained silent
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having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
adjective
- a silent dog whistle
- a silent dog whistle
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implied by or inferred from actions or statements
adjective
- gave silent consent
- gave silent consent
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marked by absence of sound
adjective
- a silent house
- a silent house
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not made to sound
adjective
- the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'
- the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'